LA Plata Street over Chiquito River
FairPonce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 KM Northwest of Ponce · Structure no. 022631
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA Plata Street over Chiquito River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying LA Plata Street over Chiquito River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2025. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA Plata Street over Chiquito River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA Plata Street over Chiquito River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does LA Plata Street over Chiquito River carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is LA Plata Street over Chiquito River?
The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns LA Plata Street over Chiquito River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.